Physiology Society of Southern Africa Congress 2025

Hosted by the North-West University

24-27 August 2025

This conference serves as the annual flagship event of the PSSA which unites emerging researchers and expert scientists from across the country and beyond to share their research findings and future aspirations.

Theme - Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Physiology: From Cells to Society

Sub themes

This conference brings together experts and researchers in physiology and related fields to present their work and contribute to global change, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being. The event will be structured around these sub-themes:

• Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Chronic Conditions
  • Cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome
  • Diabetes, obesity, and other endocrine disorders
  • Cancer biology and innovative therapies
• Infectious Diseases and Immune Responses (e.g., HIV, COVID-19, TB)
• Occupational, Environmental, and Public Health
• Reproductive, Maternal, and Sexual Health
• Neuroscience, Mental Health, and Psychophysiology
• Exercise, Sport, and Performance Physiology
• Advances in Health Professions Education
• Systems Biology, Omics, and Translational Research
• Applied Physiological Health Sciences and Emerging Frontiers in Health Sciences
  • Pharmacology, Drug Development, and Alternative Medicine

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